The capital of Western culture and cuisine, Italy is located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea. During public holidays in Italy, banks and most businesses are closed. Most museums and sites are closed during Christmas and New Year.
Public holidays in Italy consist of religious, national, and cultural holidays. Some holidays are celebrated in only certain parts of Italy, such as the Feasts of St. Peter & St. Paul in Rome, and the Feast of St. Mark in Venice.
When are the public holidays in Italy?
| Dates | Weekday | Holiday |
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 6 | Tue | Epiphany |
| Mar 19 | Tue | Father’s Day |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Feast of St. Mark |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Liberation Day |
| Apr 28 | Tue | Sardinia Day |
| May 1 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| Jun 2 | Tue | Republic Day |
| Jun 24 | Wed | St. John the Baptist Day |
| Jun 29 | Mon | Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) |
| Jul 15 | Wed | Feast of St. Rosalia |
| Aug 15 | Sat | Assumption Day |
| Sep 19 | Sat | Feast of St. Gennaro |
| Oct 4 | Sun | Feast of St. Petronius |
| Nov 1 | Sun | All Saints’ Day |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Feast of St. Giusto |
| Dec 6 | Sun | Feast of St. Nicholas |
| Dec 7 | Mon | Feast of St. Ambrose |
| Dec 8 | Tue | Immaculate Conception Day |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Sat | St. Stephen’s Day |
What are the public holidays in Italy?
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day in Italy is celebrated on January 1st.
Epiphany
This holiday is celebrated in Italy every January 6th. It is in remembrance of the night when the three wise men or kings offered gifts to Jesus.
Father’s Day
Father’s Day in Italy is celebrated every March 19th.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Italy which continues from Easter Sunday.
Feast of St. Mark
The Feast of St Mark is an annual local public holiday in Venice, Italy, taking place on April 25th. It honors the city’s patron saint.
Labor Day
Italians commemorate Labor Day on May 1st, remembering the efforts of the labor union movement.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day in Italy is celebrated every May 8th, honoring mothers from around the world.
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the day the Italians abolished the monarchy in 1946 to form a republic.
St. John the Baptist Day
St. John is the patron saint of Florence, Italy. This day is celebrated in Florence.
St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome)
The feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul is an annual public holiday in Rome, Italy, celebrated every June 29th.
Feast of St. Rosalia
The feast of Saint Rosalia is celebrated every year on July 15th.
Ferragosto
Celebrated in Ticino and San Marino, Italy, Ferragosto is a public holiday which coincides with the Assumption of Mary.
Feast of St. Gennaro
The Feast of San Gennaro is an Italian-American festival.
Feast of St. Petronius
St. Petronius was the bishop of Bologna, Italy in the 5th century. This holiday celebrates his life and devotion.
All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is a religious and public holiday in Italy, taking place on November 1st every year.
Feast of St. Giusto
St. Giusto is the patron saint of Albona, San Giusto Canavese and Misilmeri in Sicily.
Feast of St. Nicholas
The feast of St. Nicholas commemorates the life of the patron saint of Bari.
Immaculate Conception Day
Immaculate Conception Day remembers the day Mary conceived Jesus.
Christmas Day
Christmas in Italy is celebrated over several weeks as Italians celebrate from early December.
St. Stephen’s Day
St. Stephen’s feast is celebrated as a public holiday across Italy on December 26th.
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